5-Day India Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur Highlights
Tour highlights
This 5-day "Golden Triangle" expedition offers a majestic immersion into India’s royal history, spanning the architectural brilliance of the Mughal and Rajput eras. The journey is anchored by the breathtaking Taj Mahal in Agra, a global symbol of love, and the formidable Agra Fort overlooking the Yamuna River. In the "Pink City" of Jaipur, you will experience the grandeur of the hilltop Amer Fort via a traditional elephant ride, admire the honeycomb facade of the Hawa Mahal, and view the serene Jal Mahal rising from Man Sagar Lake. The tour also explores the perfectly preserved sandstone ruins of Fatehpur Sikri and concludes with the colonial and Islamic landmarks of Delhi, including the massive Jama Masjid and the ceremonial India Gate.
Itinerary Overview
The expedition begins with a warm welcome and transfer in Delhi on Day 1, followed by a scenic drive to Agra on Day 2 for an afternoon dedicated to the Taj Mahal and local marble handicraft markets. Day 3 takes you toward Jaipur with a pivotal stop at the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, ending the day at the white-marble Birla Temple and the City Palace. Day 4 is a full immersion into Jaipur’s heritage, featuring the Amer Fort, photo stops at the "Water Palace," and an evening exploring the city's vibrant artisan bazaars. The tour wraps up on Day 5 with a return to Delhi to visit the President House, Parliament House, and the historic Jama Masjid before your final departure.
Travel Period Up To: March 31, 2027
Booking Period: Until Slots Last
Travel Itinerary
Welcome on arrival by Magadh Travels & Tours representative at New Delhi Airport. After meet & assist services at the airport, transfer to hotel.
Breakfast at hotel and then will drive toward Agra (203 Kms/ 4.5 Kms). On arrival, check-in to the hotel and proceed sightseeing of Agra City Tour. Visit one of the world’s most popular monument, Taj Mahal (it is closed on every Friday) built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan for his Empress Mumtaj Mahal. The construction believed to have taken 22 years to complete with over 20,000 craft men working round the clock. Now proceed for sightseeing tour of magnificent Agra Fortbuilt at the bank of Yamuna River, is situated in the center of the town. Various styles of the architecture are evident within the fort & demonstrate the love of Mughal Emperors towards building beautiful monuments. Evening visit handicraft & textile industry and then visit Gov't approve shops for souvenirs or gifts for friend or family. Agra is known for its fabulous marble-made handicrafts and soft stone inlay work. The Mughal were great patrons of arts and crafts. After that back to hotel for dinner.
Breakfast at hotel and then will drive toward Jaipur, the Pink City (235kms, 5:30 Hrs). Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, 37kms from Agra. The deserted city of sandstone built by the Emperor. The city is rectangular in shape with nine huge gates & inside there are palaces, meeting halls (public/private audiences), huge courtyards. On arrival, check-in at hotel and proceed for lunch at hotel. Late afternoon proceed to visit Birla Temple (Laxmi Narayan Temple), is situated just below the Motinagri, known for the intricate marble carvings in white marble, popularly known as Birla Temple. City Palace was the principle residence of the former ruling family and is known for its stunning architecture. It also includes museum, courtyards, and gardens.
Terms of Service
Tour Schedule: Sightseeing is conducted via private vehicle according to the 5-day plan. Please note that the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, and the order of visits may be adjusted to accommodate this.
Pick-up: Meet-and-greet services and airport transfers are provided at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Daily tours include pick-up and drop-off at your designated hotels.
Duration: This is a 5-day intercity road tour. Estimated travel times (4.5 to 6 hours between cities) may fluctuate based on local traffic and road conditions.
Note: Visitors to Jama Masjid must remove shoes and adhere to a modest dress code. Access to the President House and Parliament House is restricted to exterior views and drive-bys.
Important: Monument entrance fees are not included unless specified in your booking. Elephant rides at Amer Fort are subject to availability and animal welfare regulations.
Price Includes
- 4 nights hotel accommodation in a 4* hotel
- Delhi: Muse Sarovar
- Agra: Howard Plaza
- Jaipur: K.K Royal
- All meals
- Air-conditioned transport throughout the tour as per the itinerary
- Monument Entrance + Elephant ride at Amer Fort in Jaipur
- English speaking escort through out of tour
- Arrival & Departure Assistance at Airport
- All fuel charge, Toll taxes, Driver allowance, enter state taxes etc.
- Presently applicable government taxes
About the Operator
Ark Travel Express is one of the largest travel and tourism companies the Philippines. We have been in business for over 41 years and have multiple awards from international and domestic organizations under our belt. The company is headed by Maria Paz R. Alberto, a veteran in the travel and tourism industry with decades of valuable experience in management discipline. We are complete travel assistance center accredited by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Department of Tourism, the Department of Foreign Affairs, and the Bureau of Immigration. We are also a member of the Philippines IATA Agents Travel Association (PIATA) and Philippine Tour operators Association (PHILTOA). We intend to help our clients live out their passion for exploration by becoming their partner of choice in creating the most unforgettable trips suited for them. We make it our business to understand our clients and the world so that we could make good on our commitment to continued innovation of our travel and tourism services offered at the best possible prices and delivered to our clients with a personal touch. Our client’s experience is our greatest priority, and this drives us to strive for excellence and integrity in the way we work. We make sure that every aspect of our business – and this extends to our partners – come together to make travel planning easier, more secure, and more economical for you. We are Ark Travel Express, Inc. Let’s discover the world together.
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